MLB Late Wednesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for August 12, 2026
Last updated: Aug 11, 2026, 10:31AM | Published: Aug 11, 2026, 8:26AM
Draftstars Australia's MLB Late Wednesday DFS contest begins at 11:38am AEST on August 12, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for MLB fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' MLB contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Wednesday and beyond.
Featured MLB Games
Draftstars' MLB Late Wednesday slate consists of the following games:
- San Diego Padres vs Milwaukee Brewers
- San Francisco Giants vs Houston Astros
- Athletics vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Kansas City Royals
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Wednesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hunter Brown (HOU, P) | $20,360 | 19.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ryan Johnson (LAA, P) | $11,850 | 16.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Victor Mesa (TB, OF) | $8,820 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Joshua Lowe (LAA, OF) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer the most "bang for your buck," meaning they are expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For those needing to stay under the salary cap, "cheapie" options highlight the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Positional Breakdown
C (Catcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | William Contreras (MIL) | $8,420 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Logan O'Hoppe (TEX) | $5,000 | 4.5 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Liam Hicks (TB) | $8,680 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Yainer Diaz (HOU) | $7,010 | 6 | 0.9 |
SS (Shortstop)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Robert Witt (KC) | $9,080 | 9.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Markus Betts (LAD) | $7,260 | 7.8 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Osleivis Basabe (SF) | $8,080 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $6,030 | 6.2 | 1 |
OF (Outfielder)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | $10,400 | 11.2 | 1.1 |
| Value | Joshua Lowe (LAA) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Victor Mesa (TB) | $8,820 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | McKenzie Moniak (COL) | $5,000 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
3B (Third Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Junior Caminero (TB) | $9,530 | 8.2 | 0.9 |
| Value | Manuel Machado (SD) | $8,150 | 7.7 | 0.9 |
| Fade | Nolan Arenado (AZ) | $9,020 | 5.8 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Alexander Freeland (LAD) | $5,000 | 3.4 | 0.7 |
2B (Second Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ketel Marte (AZ) | $9,910 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Value | Jacob Cronenworth (SD) | $6,030 | 6.2 | 1 |
| Fade | Richard Palacios (TB) | $9,030 | 2.9 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Edouard Julien (COL) | $5,000 | 4.1 | 0.8 |
1B (First Base)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Frederick Freeman (LAD) | $8,270 | 8.4 | 1 |
| Value | Connor Norby (COL) | $5,000 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Timothy Tawa (AZ) | $8,460 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Salvador Perez (KC) | $6,180 | 6.7 | 1.1 |
P (Pitcher)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Hunter Brown (HOU) | $20,360 | 19.3 | 0.9 |
| Value | Ryan Johnson (LAA) | $11,850 | 16.2 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your MLB Late Wednesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Ryan Johnson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Hunter Brown is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Joshua Lowe.
On the other hand, according to our model, Victor Mesa is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' MLB Late Wednesday slate closes at 11:38am AEST on Wednesday. ENTER NOW!
As with all MLB DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven MLB fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the MLB Late Wednesday slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your MLB DFS line-ups.
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